The New York Times – Travel:
With visitors increasingly interested in the social and political realities of global tourist hot spots, some local guides are adapting their offerings.
Category: Lisbon (Portugal)
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Funicular Crash Has Jarred Lisbon’s Sense of Itself
The New York Times – Travel:
Lisbon has transformed itself in recent years into a destination for international investors. A funicular crash that killed 16 people has prompted soul-searching about the changes in the city.
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At Least 15 Dead After Lisbon Funicular Derails and Crashes, Officials Say
The New York Times – Travel:
The funicular line, one of three in Lisbon, is a popular tourist attraction.
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The Craft of Making Portuguese Azulejo Tiles
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A tradition dating back centuries survives in Portugal as artists and companies fill private and public commissions for the celebrated designs.
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A Portuguese Jeweler Focuses Solely on Hand Work
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Rosior, a family business, does not even use computer design programs.
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Lisbon Museum Houses a René Lalique Collection
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A wealthy businessman’s acquisitions include a gem-studded diadem and large dragonfly brooch.
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Far From Kabul, Building a New Life, With Music and Hope
The New York Times – Music:
The students of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music fled after the Taliban seized power. Now they are trying to remake their school, and their dreams, in Portugal.
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The Best Books to Take You Through Lisbon, Portugal
The New York Times – Travel:
The award-winning Portuguese novelist Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida recommends books to help readers get to know Portugal’s vibrant capital, and spots to read them if you go.
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Read Your Way Through Lisbon
The New York Times – Travel:
The award-winning Portuguese novelist Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida recommends books to help readers get to know Portugal’s vibrant capital, and spots to read them if you go.